WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Where Love Grows From Nature
THE BAMBOO HOME
Owner/Operator
Khue Phung
Contact Information
134 Kent St, Charlottetown, 902.388.1915 www.thebamboohome.ca
“I think the items in my shop attract people because they are so unique.”
By Lynne McKenna Photo Evan Ceretti
A lthough working in the banking industry in Vietnam, Khue Phung had always loved beautiful things created from natural materials. To further explore the possibilities, she and a friend worked together to run a workshop that helped people learn more about producing bamboo, rattan, wicker and watergrass products. “When I moved to Prince Edward Island, I found a second home,” says Khue. “In the same way as I had used natural materials to create home décor products, I wanted to bring my favourites to introduce to Islanders.” She is justifiably proud of her shop in the Confederation Court Mall, The
Bamboo Home, as a place where people can find all different kinds of handcrafted bamboo, wicker and rattan items. After just a few months in operation, it is clear that Islanders love her products. “I think the items in my shop attract people because they are so unique.” The beautiful items Khue has on offer are not only environmentally friendly but can warm up and brighten up all types of spaces, from kitchens to bathrooms and bedrooms. “We have products from the best artisans in Vietnam,” she says. Visitors to her shop can choose from a wide range of household items such as baskets, trays, papasan chairs, lanterns,
mats, cups and mirrors. Khue’s future plans include helping more and more people discover The Bamboo Home. She’s also planning to develop online channels through her website so that more customers can see what her shop has to entice them.
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